No school on June 19, 2023.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) -- This course is an entry level design class developed to teach students how to use various drawing instruments to read and create technical drawings and 3D parts. This course is designed for students interested in exploring careers related to technical careers such as engineering and product design. Students will demonstrate their new skills through hands on projects and display how various software is used in industry. The course will culminate with students taking the Certified SolidWorks Associate exam, an industry level certification exam used to demonstrate a student’s level of expertise using SolidWorks. Focuses on basic computer aided drafting skills using the SolidWorks software. Includes file management, Cartesian coordinate system & dynamic input, drawing templates, drawing aids, linetype and lineweights, layer usage, drawing & editing geometric objects, polylines & splines, array, text applications, creating tables, basic dimensioning and help access. CAD is a suggested prerequisite for Product Design I. Grades: 9-12; credit awarded to students entering 10-12
Credit: .5 Credit
Dual Enrollment: Metro State University of Denver (IND 1450), $50 additional fee per MSU credit, 3 credits - this fee is paid separately from registration during the first week of classes.
Registration Closes on May 30, 2023